Do you ever think about switching to iPhone?

[hallux]

I had a work-issued iPad for a while, and I thought it was GREAT for that purpose. I borrowed a "spare" iPad mini from a co-worker to test-drive iOS for a personal tablet replacement and for that purpose it felt like I was trying to speak a foreign language while setitng it up, I subsequently bought the Tab S3 I'm using now.

To answer the question - nope, not considering it but for more than the reason above. My mom and sister are both Android people, everyone else is iOS.

 

[Golfdriver97]

I've thought about getting an inexpensive iPod touch or iPad just so I can see what the UI is like. Mainly for when I am browsing the iMore forums. But I just find it difficult to spend that kind of money for familiarity alone.

 

[bembol]

Why not enjoy the best of both worlds...if you can afford it. LOL

I even tried WINDOWS phone at one time. The Samsung ATIV S. Sold it less than a month. It had potential but like BlackBerry back then the APPS store was the downfall.

I've been buying/bought every iPhones since 3GS. I skipped on the X because of pricing and only got the 64GB XS Gold because Freedom had a special that saved me $420 off. I was surprised and doubt this will be repeated for the next iPhone.

I sold it but later got the new 10.5 iPad Air. I invested a bit on iTunes Movies and TV Shows.

I have no problems using iOS in fact I love that I can WATCH MY GOOGLE PLAY MOVIES purchases on my iPhone.

 

[Lee_Bo]

Yes, iOS is locked, restricted and boring.

But it works and it a great tool for business.

 

[B. Diddy]

I have no problems using iOS in fact I love that I can WATCH MY GOOGLE PLAY MOVIES purchases on my iPhone.

Philosophically, this is another reason I like to stick with all things Google -- they make an effort to make things work on any device, while Apple tends to force you to get an iPhone/Mac or buzz off

 

[anon(10092459)]

Philosophically, this is another reason I like to stick with all things Google -- they make an effort to make things work on any device, while Apple tends to force you to get an iPhone/Mac or buzz off

I think this is what I was trying to get at in some way, as well. The Philosophical difference for me.

Google services being at the center allows me to have access to what I need no matter the device practically anywhere in the world, barring China. I buy hardware that best supports my software.

So when I think about buying an iPhone, and I'm telling you it's a relatively closer decision than I realized, Google running on Android is just better than Google running on iOS. Google on iOS is just a solid second.

Edit: If Apple would let you change the default services... That step alone would bring me within a nose.

 

[Rukbat]

I've thought about getting an inexpensive iPod touch or iPad just so I can see what the UI is like. Mainly for when I am browsing the iMore forums. But I just find it difficult to spend that kind of money for familiarity alone.

Look on Craig's List, or find someone getting rid of an old 4 or 5 at one of those vending machines at Walmart - if an old one is working, they usually won't get more than $5 or $10. Offer them $5 more. Cheap phone to play with. (Or just forget the home screens and run everything from the app drawer - it's about the same thing.)

 

[dov1978]

I used to switch to iPhone all the time stressing with the iPhone 3G. I'd use Android for a few months, then iPhone then a Windows phone. I loved seeing what other OS' were up to. Then I got to the iPhone 8 Plus and just got seriously bored with them and had no desire to get an X. My wife stuck with iPhones so I have a little play with hers to see if I fancy another..... but nah. Maybe if they finally added Always On Display, let you choose default apps and had a more open file system/manager etc then I'd maybe reconsider

The one good thing about iPhone is they only release once a year. On Android if you're a serial switcher they usually have 2 major release cycles, one in the Spring (Galaxy S/Huawei P/One Plus etc) then again in the Autumn/Fall (Note/Huawei Mate/Pixel etc) so you always want the latest and greatest

 

[Chromium 4]

I've always found myself in the Android ecosystem because there is great variety and sales/discounts that make devices affordable. I have nothing against Apple per se. I had a client I worked with who had to visit the local Apple store when he experienced problems with his Ipad. Visiting that store was like going to a night club, complete with a concierge you had to check in with who searched for your name on the list and there was always a wait before you could get in. Personally, I refuse to go through all of that behind a piece of electronics I purchased just to get assistance.

 

[Morty2264]

Yes, iOS is locked, restricted and boring.

But it works and it a great tool for business.

It is definitely a fantastic tool for business. My brother will only use iPhones now, especially for his work - he likes how they're no-nonsense and that they just get the job done.

 

[davidnc]

I use both android and apple. I have been doing this since 2016.

I like having hands on experience with different platforms. Pre 2013 I always rooted and romed my phones but not really into that anymore.
So this is what I do now.

Same with computers

 

[Lee_Bo]

It is definitely a fantastic tool for business. My brother will only use iPhones now, especially for his work - he likes how they're no-nonsense and that they just get the job done.

Don't get me wrong, I really miss Nova Launcher and an app drawer.

 

[Morty2264]

Don't get me wrong, I really miss Nova Launcher and an app drawer.

Yes, app drawer... Some things are just hard to do without.

 

[Lee_Bo]

Yes, app drawer... Some things are just hard to do without.

Well I do still have my old Nexus 7 tablet that I power on sometimes.

 

[the_boon]

Yeah, I'll switch to an iPhone...



...when it will come with a physical keyboard, micro SD slot, and when iOS will let you customize icons, and let you choose any damn MP3 file you want for a ringtone/notification/alarm


In other words, I might as well just download an iOS copycat launcher on my KEY2

 

[Morty2264]

Yeah, I'll switch to an iPhone...



...when it will come with a physical keyboard, micro SD slot, and when iOS will let you customize icons, and let you choose any damn MP3 file you want for a ringtone/notification/alarm


In other words, I might as well just download an iOS copycat launcher on my KEY2

Man, I do miss those physical keyboards...

 

[the_boon]

Man, I do miss those physical keyboards...

I currently own the KEYone/2/LE as well as an S8 with the keyboard cover.

What can I say, typing on glass just doesn't do it for some

Although the BlackBerry virtual keyboard and SwiftKey make it tolerable if you're on a big enough slab without curved display

 

[Morty2264]

I currently own the KEYone/2/LE as well as an S8 with the keyboard cover.

What can I say, typing on glass just doesn't do it for some

Although the BlackBerry virtual keyboard and SwiftKey make it tolerable if you're on a big enough slab without curved display

I definitely think I can type better on a physical keyboard than I do on a glass screen. I wouldn't mind trying the BlackBerry keyboard to see how it fares!

 

[L0n3N1nja]

Had a nightmare about it once.

 

[B. Diddy]

Had a nightmare about it once.

Were you holding it while realizing you were only in your underwear as everyone stared at you, and then you realized that you had totally forgotten to do the 100-page term paper that was due tomorrow otherwise you wouldn't be able to graduate? If so, then it's like you're inside my head.